Lacalm Forte 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg Tablet
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Introduction of Lacalm Forte Tablet
Lacalm Forte 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder in which a person develops unreal thoughts and behavior). It alters the thoughts and elevates the mood, improving the person’s ability to think, feel and behave.
Lacalm Forte 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Lacalm Forte 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg Tablet1 and Lacalm Forte 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg Tablet2.
Lacalm Forte 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Lacalm Forte 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg Tablet1 and Lacalm Forte 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg Tablet2.
Uses of Lacalm Forte Tablet
Benefits of Lacalm Forte Tablet
In Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Lacalm Forte 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg Tablet helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life.
Side effects of Lacalm Forte Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Lacalm Forte
- Nausea
- Sedation
- Dryness in mouth
- Weight gain
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Nervousness
- Sleepiness
How to use Lacalm Forte Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lacalm Forte 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lacalm Forte 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lacalm Forte 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lacalm Forte 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Lacalm Forte 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Lacalm Forte 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg Tablet make u feel dizzy, drowsy or can cause blurred vision. This may affect your driving ability.
Lacalm Forte 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg Tablet make u feel dizzy, drowsy or can cause blurred vision. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Lacalm Forte 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Lacalm Forte 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, the use of Lacalm Forte 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg Tablet is not considered safe in patients with liver disease as per the available data.
However, the use of Lacalm Forte 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg Tablet is not considered safe in patients with liver disease as per the available data.
What if you forget to take Lacalm Forte Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Lacalm Forte 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
Lacalm Forte Tablet
- Lacalm Forte 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg Tablet is given for the treatment of schrizophenia.
- It is better to take Lacalm Forte 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg Tablet at night as this medicine may produce drowsiness or sleepiness.
- Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking any antidepressants.
- If you have diabetes, you will be asked to monitor your blood glucose level regularly as Lacalm Forte 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg Tablet may affect the levels of sugar in your blood.
- Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Lacalm Forte 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg Tablet can make you sunburn more easily. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors.
- Keep your regular doctor's appointments so your progress can be checked.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
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Therapeutic Class
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User feedback
Patients taking Lacalm Forte 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg Tablet
Once A Day
67%
Twice A Day
33%
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Country of origin: India
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